Courses - Summer 2023
EDSP210
Introduction to Special Education
Restriction: Sophomore standing or lower.
Credit only granted for: EDSP210, EDSP211 or EDSP470.
Students examine historical foundations of special education, including legislation; review components necessary for effective service delivery; and develop an understanding of the role of collaboration and consultation with parents, school personnel and other professionals.
EDSP220
Disability in Community: Access, Accommodation, and Adaptation
Examines the concept of disability in a variety of community settings. Drawing on classic and contemporary readings in psychology, sociology and special education, the course will couple conceptual and historical understanding of disability with first-hand service-learning experiences in the community. Students will develop a plan in several phases that encompasses principles of Universal Design for Living/Learning (UDL) to study and participate in community-based activities.
EDSP376
Fundamentals of Sign Language
Receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language. Examination of the causes of deafness, characteristics of deaf education, and aspects of the culture of the deaf community.
Contact department or instructor for details.
EDSP470
Introduction to Special Education
Restriction: Must not have completed EDSP210.
Credit only granted for: EDSP210, EDSP211 or EDSP470.
Designed to give an understanding of the needs of all types of exceptional children.
Open to all students except undergraduate special education majors
EDSP476
Communicating with Sign Language
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: EDSP376.
Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education department.
Intermediate level receptive/expressive skills in American Sign Language. Aspects of the culture, history, and research perspectives of the deaf community.
EDSP600
Issues and Trends in Educating Individuals with Disabilities
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: 9 credits in EDSP courses.
Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education department.
Examines research and practice relevant to the education of individuals with disabilities.
EDSP606
Advanced Study in Inclusive Practices in The Schools
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Jointly offered with EDSP450.
Credit only granted for: EDSP450, EDSP606 , or EDSP788P.
Formerly: EDSP788P.
Educational practices regarding inclusive education in the schools for students with and without disabilities.
EDSP613
Principles and Practices in Positive Behavior interventions and Classroom Supports
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Restriction: Must be in Special Education (Doctoral) program; or must be in Special Education (Master's) program; or permission of instructor.
Jointly offered with: EDSP413.
Credit only granted for: EDSP413 or EDSP613.
Use of positive behavior supports to promote both classwide and individual student behavior skills through function-based behavior assessment, establishing classroom expectations, and examining common misbehaviors that often result in learning loss.
EDSP670
Single Case Research Designs in Education
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: EDSP600.
Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education department.
Design, application, procedures, and analysis of single case research designs in special education to effectively evaluate instructional decisions.
EDSP798
Special Problems in Special Education
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg
EDSP799
Master's Thesis Research
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
S-F
EDSP888
Apprenticeship in Special Education
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
Reg
EDSP888A
Apprenticeship in Special Education; Apprenticeship in College Teaching
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
EDSP889
Internship in Special Education
Credits:
3 - 8
Grad Meth:
Reg
EDSP898
Pre-Candidacy Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
Reg
EDSP899
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
S-F
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